Description
Cross with squat upper arms, with two doves of peace rising from near its top. In relief the front bears a sword overlying a wreath with the motto Lest We forget and a small plaque whose inscription concludes, "at the end of a millennium of conflict, looks forward to a millennium of peace" (not seen by us).
Annotation
The memorial was commissioned by the local Royal British Legion branch.
Artist
- Walenty Pytel (1941),
Polish-born contemporary artist based in the United Kingdom, recognised as a leading metal sculptor of birds and beasts
(Wikipedia – Website).
Sources & Information
Tags
Location (N 52°22'3" - W 2°43'14") (Satellite view: Google Maps)
Item Code: gbwm044; Photograph: 23 June 2014
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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